Example 2: On a particular day, the sales (in rupees) of different items of a baker's shop are given below.
ordinary bread : 320
fruit bread : 80
cakes and pastries : 160
biscuits : 120
others : 40
Total : 720
Draw a pie chart for this data.
| Item | Sales (in ₹) | In Fraction | Central Angle (Calculation) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ordinary Bread | 320 | 320720 = 49 (22%) |
49 × 360° = 160° |
| Biscuits | 120 | 120720 = 16 (17%) |
16 × 360° = 60° |
| Cakes and Pastries | 160 | 160720 = 29 (22%) |
29 × 360° = 80° |
| Fruit Bread | 80 | 80720 = 19 (11%) |
19 × 360° = 40° |
| Others | 40 | 40720 = 118 (6%) |
118 × 360° = 20° |
| Total | 720 | 360° (Verified: 160° + 60° + 80° + 40° + 20° = 360°) |
How to Draw a Pie Chart Manually
Follow these steps to draw the pie chart based on the sales data:
- Calculate the Fraction of Total Sales: Divide the sales of each item by the total sales (720). For example, for Ordinary Bread: 320720=49(22%).
- Convert Fraction to Central Angle: Multiply the fraction by 360° (the total angle of a circle). For Ordinary Bread: 49× 360° = 160°.
- Draw the Circle: Use a compass to draw a circle of any convenient radius on a paper.
- Mark the Center and Start Point: Mark the center of the circle and draw a radius to start (e.g., at 12 o'clock position).
- Measure and Draw Angles: Use a protractor to measure each central angle from the starting radius:
- Ordinary Bread: 160°
- Biscuits: 60°
- Cakes and Pastries: 80°
- Fruit Bread: 40°
- Others: 20°
- Label the Sectors: Write the name of each item and its sales value inside or next to the corresponding sector.
- Add a Legend (Optional): Create a key outside the circle to match colors or patterns to each item if using different shades.
- Verify: Ensure the sum of all central angles is 360° to confirm the pie chart is complete.
Note: The angles in the pie chart below are already calculated and visualized for you!